Plenty of Non-VW Diesel Cars and SUVs Available That Meet Emissions Requirements | Edmunds.com

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Plenty of Non-VW Diesel Cars and SUVs Available That Meet Emissions Requirements | Edmunds.com

In spite of the recent Volkswagen emissions-testing scandal, consumers looking for a diesel vehicle will still find a wide range of choices at local dealerships.

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Look at the list and how many of them are comparable to the affected VW models in the US market? The Cruze is around the same price as the Jetta/Golf but other than that you're going to spend significantly more money to own a diesel. For those who like the economy, torque and range, the perception of being a dirty polluter is a very bad thing that hopefully won't doom any chances of future affordable diesel models being released here. I'd assume GM is doing a triple-check to ensure over-the-road compliance on the Cruze but it would be a great marketing opportunity to advertise "hey, look VW owners, you can get a quality compact diesel with great power and mileage that really does run super clean".

Speaking of which, it would be nice if Edmunds added a Cruze Turbo Diesel to the long-term fleet to see how fuel economy stacks up in a competitor meeting the EPA standards. It would also be great to see Edmunds add an affected low mile, pre-owned VW TDI Jetta or Golf for comparison to a Cruze and to document performance and economy differences before and after the eventual VW "fix" as well as cover the repair process.

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A reporter seeks to interview a current VW TDI owner who expects to buy another car in the next two years. Please email PR@edmunds.com before Oct. 7, 2015 with your thoughts.